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Obstetrics
Developmental abnormalities due to fetus and placenta, study finds
July 09, 2021
A recent study shows that abnormal development is controlled by the genetics of the fetus and placenta, rather than the intrauterine environment.
SMFM Visual Summary: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
July 08, 2021
Refer to this visual summary from SMFM wherever you practice.
Placental disease/preterm delivery and opioid use during pregnancy
July 05, 2021
“Opioids affect placental development and function in animal models, but human data on their association with ischemic placental disease are limited,” wrote the authors.
Ultrasound to predict placental pathology
July 05, 2021
Despite the umbilical artery (UA) Doppler pulsatility index being used to detect elevated fetoplacental vascular resistance, the metric is confounded by variation in fetal cardiac function and is only moderately predictive of placental pathology.
Long-term outcomes of neonatal hypoglycemia
June 29, 2021
A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examined the potential long-term outcomes for a child who experiences neonatal hypoglycemia.
The diagnosis and treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia
June 29, 2021
A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association offered some best practices for diagnosing and treating hypoglycemia.
New respiratory support system to reduce intubation or death
June 22, 2021
An investigation looks into whether a new respiratory support system reduces intubation or death in the delivery room.
A healthy diet from conception to the second trimester reduces risk of pregnancy complications
June 16, 2021
Healthy diets are known to reduce risks of chronic diseases, but what is known about their impact on common pregnancy complications?
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants
June 16, 2021
A report offers the first epidemiological data that applied new criteria for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Behavioral counseling interventions for pregnancy weight
June 15, 2021
“Promoting healthy weight gain during pregnancy is important for both pregnant people and their babies,” said Task Force member Aaron Caughey, MD, MPP, MPH, PhD, a professor and chair of ob/gyn at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.